This chapter applies to all zoning appeals, except where other specific appeal procedures are prescribed by this title, in which case such prescribed procedures shall be followed.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Decisions of the planning director or planning commission may be appealed by an applicant or any aggrieved person, including the planning commission and the city council, and individual members thereof. An appeal shall be filed in the form of a letter setting forth the reasons for the appeal. An appeal shall be accompanied by any fees required as set from time to time by resolution of the city council. Appeal fees shall not be required for appeals initiated by the planning commission or the city council. When an appeal has been filed, the planning director will prepare a report on the matter and schedule the appeal for consideration by the appropriate body within forty-five days of receipt of the appeal. The hearing body may affirm, affirm in part, or reverse the action, decision or determination which is the subject of the appeal, based upon findings of fact regarding the particular case. Such findings shall identify the reasons for the action on the appeal, and verify the compliance or noncompliance of the subject of the appeal with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 524 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1993: Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Determinations on the meaning or applicability of the provisions of this title which are believed to be in error, and cannot be resolved with staff, and any decision of the planning director to approve or deny an application may be appealed to the planning commission. The planning director shall provide the planning commission and city council with notification of its actions. Appeals shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission within fourteen days after the decision of the planning director. The appeal will be decided by the planning commission following a public hearing conducted in accordance with Section 17.42.030 (Public hearing and notice).

(Ord. 524 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1993: Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Any decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council by filing a letter of appeal with the city clerk within fourteen days of the action of the planning commission. The planning director shall provide the city council with notification of the planning commission actions. Appeals will be decided by the city council following a public hearing conducted in accordance with Section 17.42.030 (Public hearing and notice).

(Ord. 524 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1993: Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)